Vivitar DF-283 DSLR AF Flash for Canon

by Vivitar

Product Details

• Item Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B0028SGNRQ
• Average Customer Review: 2.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 2, 2001

Product Description

Vivitar DF-283-CAN AF Bounce Zoom Flash for Canon.
FEATURES :
Red Focus beam to assist in low lighting conditions.
Includes reflecting plate and wide angle diffuser.
Uses 4 AA batteries.
DSLR Auto Focus.
TTL metering.
Red eye reduction.
Power Saving.
Automatic shutter speed setting.
SPECIFICATIONS :
Guide Number: ISO 100 - 42(m) / 138(ft) at 85mm position.
Flash Head: 28-35-50-85mm.
Bounce Angle: 0 degrees, 45 degrees, 60 degrees, 75 degrees, 90 degrees.
Swivel Angle: Right 0 degrees-90 degrees, Left 0 degrees-180 degrees.
Power Source: 4 x AA batteries.
Flash Duration: 1/500-1/30000sec.
Recycling Time: 0.3-7sec.
Dimensions: 77(W) x 132 (H) x 102 (D) mm.
Weight (without batteries): 260g.

This kit also includes :
Overnight AA Rechargeable Battery Charger with 4 AA 2000 mAh Batteries
Batuca AA/AAA Battery Case

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

41 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Flash by Vivitar, November 18, 2009

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W. F. Lehman "unclebilll" (Philadelphia, PA USA) - See all my reviews
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I was really struggling to justify over $400 for a Canon Speedlite when I came across the Vivitar DF283 shoe mounted flash at Amazon. Having owned a Vivitar flash before, I was aware of the quality of their products. As soon as I received it I put it to the test. It functioned perfectly. It has 4 zoom positions from 28-85mm. It swivels and tilts for bounce flash. It comes with a diffuser, a bounce card, cleaning kit and 4 batteries. I am quite pleased with this flash and it's capabilities. It is well worth the investment and I still have enough for a new lense.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Vivitar DF283 Flash, January 30, 2010

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nickel-black "nickel-black" (kentucky) - See all my reviews

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We have not used this flash extensively yet but so far it has performed as most
reviews said it would. Amazed at how it fills in the dark spots in photos we had
not realized were there before. Easy to use, bought for my wife who is an amatuer
photographer. She just slid it on and started shooting. Good flash at a good price
as we had been told, you won't be sorry. Maybe a more soficticated flash in the
future might be in order but this one will certainly do the job as long as i can see.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Pleased, but not satisfied., May 2, 2010

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Scott Burns (Kentucky) - See all my reviews
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The flash works well, but the recycle time is way longer than it should be. I can't remember how long it took, but it was over 5 seconds. I didn't get the batteries or the cleaning kit, didn't care. I have a cleaning kit, and I use rechargables only. Had I done a little more research, I'd probably waited until I could afford a better flash. This one does the job, but it will end up being a secondary flash in the next few months.